Intern Public Affairs (m/f/d)

Introduction

29 countries, around 49,000 colleagues, 70,000 pharmacies supplied and millions of patients: Join PHOENIX! Support us in supplying the people of Europe with medicines and healthcare products quickly and reliably – and experience a job that is as diverse as it is important. Become part of a future-proof family company that is both the market-leading pharmaceutical wholesaler in Germany and Europe’s best integrated healthcare provider.

Our Corporate Public Affairs team is at the heart of PHOENIX's engagement with policymakers, regulators, healthcare associations and industry stakeholders across Europe. As an intern, you will gain first-hand insight into how one of Europe's leading healthcare companies shapes healthcare and pharmaceutical policy developments.

Join us for a 6 month internship supporting the Corporate Public Affairs team at PHOENIX headquarters in Mannheim.

Tasks

Contribute to ongoing Public Affairs and cross‑departmental Corporate projects

Support advocacy coordination across PHOENIX countries

Support the Corporate Public Affairs team in daily operations

Support the preparation of meetings and engagement activities with policymakers, trade associations and other external stakeholders

Analyze legislative and regulatory developments at EU and national level and prepare concise policy briefings for senior management

Support the development of advocacy materials and presentations

Profile

Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree, preferably in Political Science, Public Affairs, Public Policy, European Studies, Law, Healthcare Management, Economics, Pharmaceutical Studies, or a related field

Previous experience in public affairs, political institutions, consultancies, or trade associations (considered a strong asset)

Business-level proficiency in English (written and spoken)

Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds

Strong research skills and attention to detail

Comfortable working with large amounts of information and transforming it into concise summaries

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications, particularly PowerPoint and Copilot

Good organizational and project management skills

Experience using social media in a professional or business context (considered a strong asset)

We offer

Free water, coffee, tea, hot chocolate and a fresh fruit basket at our Mannheim location

Subsidized canteen with daily meal options

Flexible working hours and the option to work from home 2 days per week

Paid vacation days

Attractive monthly salary of 2,322 €

Full integration into the team with a culture of appreciation

Regular intern meet‑ups to exchange experiences and expand your network

Further information

If you are interested in this exciting internship, please apply online, stating your earliest possible starting date and the desired duration. Your contact person is Erik Sabo. We look forward to receiving your application.

Become part of the HEARTBEAT of healthcare

More information about PHOENIX at www.phoenixgroup.eu/de/karriere